When you read the reference to an “AICompanion” in this blog’s title, you may have instantly jumped to the idea of some platform or device
Maybe you’re wondering why a fast from screens would be a good thing to do. Here are three surprising benefits of doing a screen fast …
Struggling to curb your family’s screen-time usage? You’re not alone. So we’d like to come alongside and help with our upcoming Screen Fast 2025.
The hikikomori phenomenon, once an issue largely exclusive to Japan, is now a global problem. Here’s what you should know about it.
What happens when our capacity and ability to do complex intellectual synthesis atrophies? I think it’s a question worth pondering.
‘Social Studies,’ a docuseries by Lauren Greenfield streaming on Hulu, explores the lives of teens who have never lived in a world without social media.
AI image generators are powerful tools, and it’s important for parents to know if (and how) their children are using them.
Isolation raises “threat alert” in teens. The new castor oil trend perpetuates toxic diet culture. What do parents need to know about the social media app Bluesky?
Kids and teens are getting Christmas gift ideas from TikTok and YouTube. But that comes with a number of problems for parents.
TikTok documents show addiction to its short-form videos takes a mere 35 minutes. A new study shows people who spend four or more hours on screens have a higher incidence rate for depression. Australia ponders a social media ban for sub-16s.
Good media discernment is about guarding our eyes and hearts before we watch or listen. And it’s also about grappling with the entertainment we do see or hear. That’s why the Plugged In Blog is devoted to guarding, discussing and grappling. About Plugged In >>
